The big picture

Bayer Leverkusen come in 7th on the ladder with 9 points; RB Salzburg are 26th on 4. Bayer Leverkusen have the higher position to protect.

Bayer Leverkusen are 3–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 2 goals for and 0.3 against.

RB Salzburg are 1–2–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 0.8 goals for and 2 against.

Form

Bayer Leverkusen have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Marseille 0–1.

RB Salzburg have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Anderlecht 0–2.

Bayer Leverkusen have lost their last three.

Head to head

These sides have met 1 time on our records since 2024: Bayer Leverkusen 1, RB Salzburg 0.

Last time out (2024-25), Bayer Leverkusen won 5–0 at BayArena.

Players to watch

For Bayer Leverkusen, watch Patrik Schick (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Jonas Hofmann (1 goals a game in 2026-27).

For RB Salzburg, watch Sota Kitano (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Jesper Lindstrom (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

At BayArena

Bayer Leverkusen have won 11 of their last 20 at BayArena.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Bayer Leverkusen go in as clear favourites.